Milieu Specialist

About the role

Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges!

Responsibilities

• Provides a No-Force-First recovery environment.
• Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes.
• Affords effective emergency response in the event of imminent danger in order to maintain safety and security.
• Assists in developing natural supports and community living by collaborating with each guest to strengthen valued roles (friend, spouse, employee, student, etc.) so a greater sense of identity is established.
• Affords assistance with food preparation, serving and clean up, as needed.
• Affords assistance with shower and clean-up.
• Affords room safety checks, insuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects and that the rooms are clean.
• Responds quickly to critical situations that may require Restrictive Interventions.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Affords assistance with admissions, discharges and transfers of individuals.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Education/Licenses: High School Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Peer Employment Training preferred. Active and valid Food Handler’s Certification required.
• Experience: Security or law enforcement experience preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of behavioral health experience, crisis environment preferred.
• Skills: Basic computer skills. Effective communication skills. Ability to work various shifts. Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements. Driving Requirements: If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy. If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.

Special Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Work may include travel throughout the geographic region.
• Must be 21 years or older. Required to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.
• Must be 24 years or older. Must be 21 years or older. Required to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.
• Must be 24 years or older. Must be 21 years or older. Required to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.
• Must be 24 years or older. Must be 21 years or older. Required to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.

Benefits/Perks

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Recovery Innovations compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.